Category Archives: Magical Realism

Review and Giveaway: “Glow” by Jessica Maria Tuccelli

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Jessica Maria Tuccelli’s debut novel “Glow” is a joy to read.  I’d highly recommend it, and invite you all to participate in a giveaway sponsored by the publisher.  Just leave a comment to enter.  I’ll draw the winner out of … Continue reading →

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“Among Others” by Jo Walton

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

Over the past few months, many of you have recommended that I read “Among Others” by Jo Walton, both because of the magical and ethereal atmosphere and the numerous references to science fiction and fantasy novels.  I borrowed a copy … Continue reading →

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“Bless Me, Ultima” by Rudolfo Anaya

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

“Bless Me, Ultima” is considered to be one of the most important pieces of Chicano literature.  Set in the 1940s, it tells the coming of age story of a young boy named Antonio as he struggles to find his place … Continue reading →

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“Island Beneath the Sea” by Isabel Allende

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

In “Island Beneath the Sea,” Chilean author Isabel Allende deviates from her usual setting of an unnamed South American country.  Instead, the novel takes place primarily in Haiti and New Orleans.  It is a tale of slavery, abuse, love, loss, … Continue reading →

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“The House of the Spirits” by Isabel Allende

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

I wasn’t quite sure what genre to categorize this book as, largely because it blends elements of multiple genres into a unique novel.  Is there a line between magical realism and fantasy other than the fact that magical realism tends … Continue reading →

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